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Academic Year 2020-2021 Semester I / CAN401 - Cloud Computing / Assignment 2

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Academic Year 2020-2021 Semester I

CAN401 - Cloud Computing

Assignment 2 Design Report Requirement

This assignment is worth 15% of the total marks for CAN401.

This design report summarizes the problem (proposed in Assignment 1 or new relevant to cloud computing) to be solved, the theory behind the design to solve the problem, any tests used throughout the design process and the outcome of the design.

The deadline for submission of Assignment 2 is Nov 21,Friday. You are required to write a design report with single-column 8 pages(maximum) or double-column 4 pages(maximum).

It is recommended to write the design report and take the section title according to the following steps. Step 1

Write the summary of the design report with the assumption in order that the reader has some knowledge of the subject in question. The summary should provide enough background information about the design.

Step 2

Identify the exact design problem in the report. Also, discuss the objectives and assumptions of the design as well as design alternatives and the design you are reporting on.

Step 3

Detail the exact process of the entire design. Present the design and theory behind the design. Outline the problems that arose while you were producing the design and how to overcome those problems as well as any test results used on the design.

Step 4

Summarize the design and design testing if any. Discuss whether you met the objectives discussed in Step 2. If you did not meet the objectives, explain why and analyze what you can do in the future for a successful design.

Academic Year 2020-2021 Semester I / CAN401 - Cloud Computing / Assignment 2

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Step 5

Create an appendix with any graphs and test results used in the design process.

Marking Criteria

Marking Criteria Item

Understanding (20) Understanding of the topic area (20)

Organisation (30)

Structure (10)

Coverage (10) Level of detail (10)

Quality of project (50)

Content (35)

Originality (10)

Test cases (5)

Submission

On the date of submission, each candidate should submit the report with presenting the full name and ID as file name, eg. 1614741_MeixunQu.pdf. (File format: PDF)